Adding or replacing an adapter
About adding or replacing an adapter
You can add or replace an adapter in your cluster without taking your system out of service. Before adding an adapter to your cluster, you should review the System Configuration Guide on the NOW Web page at http://now.netapp.com for currently supported slot assignments for your new adapter. You also need the Field Service Guide for adapter installation instructions.
Adding or replacing an adapter
To add or replace an adapter in your cluster, complete the following steps.
Step
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Action
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Have the partner node take over the node receiving the new adapter by entering the following command and verifying that the target node is halted:
cf takeover
Result
The filer takes over the partner node. You see a message similar to the following:
takeover completed
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Halt the target node, then turn off the power supplies and remove the power cables from the power source.
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Add or replace the adapter, as described in the Field Service Guide.
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Reconnect any cabling to the new adapter, then reconnect the power supplies and turn them on.
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After the partner boots, enable your cluster again by entering the following command on the local node's console:
cf giveback
Result
The partner node reboots and functions normally. A successful giveback ends with the following message on the local node:
giveback completed
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